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Since August 2007, the United States has been issuing Electronic Passports only. The United States Customs and Border Protection (CBP), and the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA), are cooperating in NEXUS, a joint venture to simplify passage for pre-approved low risk travelers. Learn what you need to know before you go. 401k and Alternative Retirement Plans Today is the best day to start planning and saving for the rest of your life. The 401(k) is a wonderful savings plan if offered by your employer because the money goes directly into your retirement account. Not only is the money tax deferred when placed direct into your retirement account, but the interest earned in your retirement account is also tax deferred, which means that you do not pay annual taxes on the growing account value. Changes in the tax law have allowed new types of qualified retirement plans with subtle but important differences. Achieve the Life You Desire Here is a different perspective on achieving your dreams, holding on to them, and obtaining the life that you desire. This is a simple and practical exercise that takes only a few minutes of your time to complete, but worthy of reflection that could last a lifetime. Airline Travel Rising fuel prices have impacted airline travel. Be prepared, and adjust your plans accordingly. Analog to Digital Television Congress passed a federal law, the Digital Television Transition and Public Safety Act of 2005, mandating the last day of full power analog television broadcasting to be February 17, 2009. On February 17, 2009, all television channels in the US will convert from analog to digital. What does this mean to you? Are You Marketing or Selling? Once upon a time there was a deaf salesman named Aesop. He tried to sell his wares to the blind brothers Grimm, but no matter how much he elaborated on the features of his wares, the brothers Grimm could not see the benefits. The brothers tried to explain to Aesop that they could not see the features that he described so eloquently, and that they would like to hold the wares so they could appreciate them from their own perspectives. Unfortunately, Aesop was busy talking and could not hear their requests, so the parties separated in mutual frustration and disappointment. How could the grim results of this fable be avoided? Building Customer Loyalty The following tips can apply to virtually any profession or industry. If you think that these are self-evident, then I challenge you to take a personal assessment. Print this page and keep the list on your desk for one week. Place a checkmark next to each item when you conduct an activity that fulfills one of these objectives. Can you check all of these items in one week? Are you actively practicing the commitment that you desire from your customers? Business Recession Response Is it possible to "'recession-proof" your business? Most business experience slow periods, recession, seasonality, growth, and varying profitability. When going through a period of recession, keep going. Buying or Selling on the Internet The facts and figures from Symantec Security Response and the Internet Crime Complaint Center are both fascinating and alarming. If you have thought about buying or selling on the Internet, especially with Internet Auction Sites, make sure that you are aware of the best practices and the potential pitfalls before you do. An identity is a terrible thing to waste. Christmas on the Bayou After Hurricane Katrina and the decimation following the flood waters, a single mother struggles to give her son a Christmas to remember. Corporate Consistency A business can be defined by the same character traits that are typically associated with an individual personality. A business can be bold, aggressive, compassionate, inconsiderate, caring, trustworthy, deceptive, cautious, or friendly. A business is often the reflection of the conglomeration of members, leadership, and an accumulation of character traits. If a company is large, the character traits may be influenced by years of pride of internal culture. If the company is small to medium, the character is often a direct reflection of the leadership or ownership of the company. Regardless of the size, a business is a collection of individuals and talents, and it is a collection of personalities that define the character of the company. Create Your Own Google Toolbar Buttons These quick and easy instructions will show you how to create your own custom buttons for the Google Toolbar. If you have a web site or a Blog and you want to share your custom icon or search function for the Google Toolbar button to the world, this tutorial includes step-by-step instructions for you. By creating a custom icon or search function, you make it convenient for others to return to your site or search it. Take command of the toolbar and add a personal touch with icons and useful functions. Dear Office Dweller The following s a dedication to road warriors. It is a composite of feedback from the field to the much respected and appreciated office dwellers who occupy the maze of cubicles in the ivory towers. Disciplined Leadership You want to manage a disciplined team, focused on achieving results, beating the competition and demonstrating continuous improvement. You want to generate enthusiasm while making measured progress toward common goals. You want the entire team to succeed, to work together and be the best that they can be. You may be wondering how to begin. For Better Sleep - Indulge the Senses Are you having trouble sleeping? Do you wake up tired? Does it seem like you are putting in more hours of work every day but you just can't seem to catch up? Do you find yourself getting sleepy in the middle of the afternoon, irritable with other people if they delay you in the late afternoon, or staying awake at night and thinking about what you need to do the next day? If you are not getting enough rest, and the right kind of rest, it can slow your productivity, impair your decisions and affect your outlook. There are things that you can do to gain control. Get Ahead with Time Management Print out this quick tip to get ahead with time management and try it for one week to see how it works for you. It can take less than five minutes for you to get ahead of your projects, your schedule and your competition. Get Ahead, Tips for Career Advancement What is the magic formula for getting ahead? What can I do to accelerate my career advancement? What should I do to get noticed and promoted? These are common questions, and the secret to unlock potential for career advancement is nearly as common. Get Email under Control Email was designed to be a tool to expedite and simplify communication. Tools are effective when managed properly. What happens when the tool starts to manage the person? What happens when a tool for communication replaces conversation and personal interaction? What happens when a time saving tool begins to consume our time? Then it is time to get email under control. Glacier Girl The true story of The Lost Squadron, a band of pilots and crewmen who survived a harrowing landing on the ice in Greenland. Glacier Girl is the incredible story of a P-38, rescued from under 268 feet of ice, "the finest restoration of any warbird ever done". Glacier Girl prepares to complete a journey to England that started in 1947, and you can see history fly. Global Education If we could represent the demographics of the world into a village of 100 people, what would it look like? If we gave that global village access to 161 billion gigabytes of data, what would they do with it? If six billion gigabytes of data were shared in email in 2006, what would it contain? Most important of all, how is this incredible rate of exponential change be reflected in the education of children today? Where is the education really coming from, in schools, at home or on-line? How to Cope with Stress Stress can be addictive, contagious, debilitating, or invigorating. Relentless pressure to perform, personality conflicts, and lack of a sense of purpose can be damaging over time. Identify the causes, learn to control harmful stress, and use healthy stress to your advantage. How to Lose Customers Have you found that you have just too many customers? Are you looking for a way to get rid of some of those pesky customers who seem to keep coming back and taking up all of your time? Would you like to have time to do more important things, like spend your time trying to get new customers, rather than spend so much time taking care of existing customers? Have no fear, we have gathered some of the top ten tips for weeding out the heard and getting rid of customers. How to Prepare for Executive Presentations The following are tips to help you master preparation for executive presentations. "Executive Presentations" are those presentations intended for introducing new ideas or reviewing performance for management within an organization. These suggestions are intended for optimizing powerful and focused communications. Implementing New Technology There are amusing and horrific stories of the trials and tribulations associated with the transfer of technology, and the implementation of new systems and architecture. There are lessons that we can learn from those who have blazed the trails before us, and those who have been burned by the blaze. Get your fingers ready to count the five fundamental considerations for implementing new technology. Improving Conference Calls Do you find yourself frustrated by long and unproductive conference calls? What reputation do you have for managing conference calls? Establish expectations and a reputation for short and effective conference calls. Get your time back for other activities. Instant Messaging Trends Half of the people responding to the survey on Instant Messaging indicate that it is beneficial for communicating with colleagues and obtaining quick answers for making business decisions. Almost as many respondents are using IM to maintain contact with friends and family while at work. Is it a substantial improvement to productivity or an opportunity to facilitate personal communication? Interview Your Next Employer Before you go on your next interview, prepare the questions that you will ask your next potential employer. Losses Associated with Customer Records, Confidential Information and Intellectual Property Create Surge in Information Protection Spending IDC predicts that the Information Protection and Control (IPC) Solutions market will surpass $3 Billion in 2011. This will be a major area of investment over the next five years, representing a compound annual growth rate of 33%. This tremendous growth is fueled by protection of key sensitive information and complying with privacy regulations. Make Gossip Work for You Are you harnessing the power of gossip, communities, and social networking to promote your brand? Whether your brand is a product, a service, or yourself, this is the era of connectivity and belonging. The Internet has become a powerful medium for connecting people with more than information access. It is creating communities and relationships by making it easier to find individuals with similar interests and preferences. Tapping into this communication is the new face of marketing, and it has a new set of rules to go along with it. Make the Competition Irrelevant Is there an easy way to make the competition irrelevant? In an age with so much access to information, bombarded by advertisements and commercials, is it possible to keep the attention of your potential customers? What is the secret to help customers make an easy decision to buy? There is a secret formula that works for e-commerce, retail, bids and proposals. It is a simple formula that has worked since the days of bartering beads, beans and burrows. Matrix Management Matrix Management is a compelling buzzword with a tempting nirvana of shared resources and unlimited access to expertise that lies in other functional areas. But are the resources really ready to be monopolized by multiple managers in a redesign of the organizational structure? Think twice before you plug yourself into the matrix. Namastrategy Namastrategy (noun) is derived from the words Namaste (Sanskrit), and Strategy (Greek). It is a long term plan of action, and a method of winning, that is based on respect and recognition for the value of partners and clients, in acquisition, merger, expansion, and diversification. Overcome Fear of Failure A common fear that everyone experiences at some time or another is the fear of failure. If you have encountered this fear, or battle it from time to time, you can have some comfort in the knowledge that you are not alone. Be assured that when that concern does arise, you can beat it. Preview Microsoft Office and Vista Are you considering a transition to Vista or the new Microsoft Office suite and wondering if your current computer can handle it? Are you thinking about making the investment into a new computer and want to make sure that it can support the Vista and Office in six months? Are you wondering how long you can wait to make the change, and what you will have to deal with if you stay with the current operation system and applications? These top ten tips are designed to give you an informed perspective of the current step in the transition of technology. Proper Perspective on Priorities Sometimes it seems that the responsibilities that we have for coworkers, company, career and family are in tragic conflict. How can we balance the requirements and the responsibilities between personal and professional lives? There are a limited number of hours in a day, so how do we measure them and where do we draw the line? Public Speaking, Sales Presentations or Group Meetings - Be in the Moment If you are speaking to a large audience, a small room full of people, or conducting a personal presentation, nothing is as effective and engaging as living in the moment. This is a lesson taken from the stage to the boardroom by Pat Dolan, Fine Arts Chair of St. John's. "All the world's a stage, and all the men and women are merely players." Quality Customer Service What does it mean to be a Trusted Advocate in Customer Service? To be truly successful in delivering service, it is necessary to understand and support the many collective individuals who are part of the complex chain in delivering customer satisfaction. Race to the Middle There are new competitors emerging who can take advantage of new facilities, new technology and lean organizations. These organizations are competing with established organizations that have an established network of business relationships, an established infrastructure and associated overhead costs. What industry is this? it pertains to your business. Raise Goals, Lower Expectations and Share Laughter There is a simple strategy for getting more out of life and getting more satisfaction on the journey to achieving your success. Reliable, Respected, Revered or Feared What is most the most important attribute to developing your reputation? Would you prefer to be known as reliable, respected, revered or feared? Is it possible to be all of these things over time? Constructing your reputation is like solving a Rubik's Cube puzzle. It takes time, several steps and the right combination of twists and turns. It is also important to know what it should look like when you are done. When you have the goal in your mind, then you can go about solving the puzzle. Reverse Logistics in Supply Chain Management The evolution of reverse logistics for manufactured products is developing in direct proportion to the rapid advancements in technology and the subsequent price erosion of products as new and improved products enter the supply chain at a faster pace. With such thin margins and so much competition, mismanagement of the supply chain can be devastating. Those organizations with the infrastructure to capture and compare the composite value of components with real time intelligent analysis and disposition based on changes in refurbishment cost, resale value, spare parts, repair and overall demand will not only become more profitable, but such flexibility and scalability will allow them to outmaneuver and eliminate the competition. Reward Your MVP (Most Valuable Player) No matter what the sport or business, we all have a Most Valuable Player. Surprisingly, most businesses either do not recognize the MVP, do not realize the importance of demonstrating appreciation, or fail to include the MVP in the most important business decisions or processes. Secret to Successful Sales What is the secret for successful sales? Is it low cost? Is it a famous brand name? Is the secret to successful sales to have the most features, at the best price, with the best quality or performance, before the competition? The secret to successful sales may surprise you. Secrets to Effective Staff Meetings A Survey reveals stunning similarities in staff meeting results. How can you make your meetings more effective, and how can you measure your results? Quick and easy suggestions to improve meeting performance. Seven Skills of Management Quick and easy review of the seven basic skills of management. With defined and aligned goals and purpose, individuals with an organization are empowered for personal success. The following seven principles may seem simple and obvious, as they should. However, would your definitions be aligned with everyone else in your organization or your customers? Seven Steps to Successful Sales Being a successful salesperson does not happen by accident or blind luck. Success is the result of diligent effort applied to a structured system with commitment and passion. These seven steps are designed to help develop a system in a matter of minutes. Building on success to achieve your dreams is determined by how passionately committed you are to achieving the dreams of your customers. The first step is as easy as listening to them. Similarity of the Work Place and the Sports Arena What is your role in this business? Are you like a spectator in a sports arena? Are you a cheerleader for your team? Are you one of the players in the game? Are you a coach? Are you the broadcaster of the game on TV or Radio? Are you the referee of the game? Before you think that I am nut, wait until you see where I am going with this. Taboo Topics Can avoiding taboo topics in communication have a critical impact on clients, partners, peer, family, and friends? How do candid conversations empower a trusted advocate? The Difference between Being Right and Doing the Right Thing Is it better to be right, or to do right? Is there a real difference between being right and doing the right thing? When it comes to communications, support, and teamwork, there is a perceptible difference between the two. 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